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Garlic Lemon Sautéed Broccolini

Sautéed broccolini with garlic and lemon

From The Kitchen · a prep-ahead staple

Broccolini cooks quickly and has a naturally sweet flavor. It's one of those vegetables that turns an ordinary meal into something that feels a little more special.

Prep5 min
Cook10 min
Makes4
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Ingredients

  • 2 bunches broccolini
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • Juice of half a lemon
  • Lemon zest
  • Sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Fresh Parmesan (optional)

Method

  1. Trim the ends of the broccolini.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  4. Add broccolini and sauté for 6–8 minutes until tender-crisp.
  5. Finish with lemon juice, zest, salt and pepper.
  6. Sprinkle with Parmesan if desired.

Gina's tip

Wonderful beside salmon, chicken or steak.

Coach's Note

If a vegetable is the only thing you manage to cook today, let it be a good one. This takes ten minutes and makes the plate.

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I hope this recipe finds a place in your kitchen as it has in mine. Enjoy!

— Gina